Colony of Talan (IC Thread)

[tigerusthegreat]

Alofael, Rengore, Avani and Aeradeth

You recover from your journey at the King's Respite, enjoying food that isn't more salt than anything else, and water that isn't stagnant or gelled from time in the cask. The ale is passable, but you likely drank more ale than anything else on the journey. Word of the ship's arrival and your eventual destination must have reached the right ears. Before long a few young elven men and women enter the tavern. All bear crests on their tunics of various elven houses. As part of your bargain to get aboard the ship when you did, and not wait for a long time like most settlers to the new world, you had agreed to do a service for the crown upon arrival. It was all too likely that these elves were there to bring you to the governor to do just that. You had thought that it would be a few days of resting and recuperating before that would be necessary, but bureaucracy moves swiftly only when you dread the results.

One of the pages approaches each of you, with a letter, sealed in red wax with a signet of a raven. The letter briefly welcomes you to the colony, and informs you that you are to come immediately to the Governor's palace. No other details are given, though the page looks at you expectantly, clearly on orders to lead you there promptly. You glance down at your partially finished meal, wondering how prompt you need to be.

Alofael and Aeradeth
Being of elven descent, you recognize the elves that arrive are likely court pages, bearing their family crests. It speaks volumes of the priorities of the crown that court pages are present in the town, when space is so dear on every transport that sails here. You don't immediately recognize any of the crests, meaning they are likely very low nobility or bastards. Interestingly enough, they are shown almost no respect or attention by most of the patrons. You also notice that, short of two or three half elves, you are the only ones present of elven blood besides the pages. The half-elves pay a small amount of attention to the pages, but quickly dismiss them once they recognize they are not there for them.

Spirit:
As you stand out in a familiar field enjoying the breeze of the warm summer day, your ears perk up at the sound of a twig breaking behind you. Turning, you see two elven guardsmen approach, neither of which you know. The familial crests that adorn their armor tells you that they are from important families, but not much more than that. You'd gotten into a small amount of trouble ignoring an order from a guard similar to these, who was trying to get you to stop aiding in the birth of a human woman's child in favor of an elven woman's. He seemed to take it as a matter of course that you would let the human woman suffer to help an elven one, not considering that the human had asked for your services first and was in a difficult labor.

You are on edge as they calmly greet you and inform you your presence is requested at the governor's palace. You barely hold back a snort at that. The palace was just the same as every other building in town: short, squat and made of whatever timber could be cut down and planed before the harsh winter. It was probably drafty and cold in the winter and unbearably stuffy in the summer. Lost in thought, you quickly realize that the guards were there to escort you to the palace and ensure you went there promptly.

[bc56]

Alofael, Rengore, Avani and Aeradeth

You recover from your journey at the King's Respite, enjoying food that isn't more salt than anything else, and water that isn't stagnant or gelled from time in the cask. The ale is passable, but you likely drank more ale than anything else on the journey. Word of the ship's arrival and your eventual destination must have reached the right ears. Before long a few young elven men and women enter the tavern. All bear crests on their tunics of various elven houses. As part of your bargain to get aboard the ship when you did, and not wait for a long time like most settlers to the new world, you had agreed to do a service for the crown upon arrival. It was all too likely that these elves were there to bring you to the governor to do just that. You had thought that it would be a few days of resting and recuperating before that would be necessary, but bureaucracy moves swiftly only when you dread the results.

One of the pages approaches each of you, with a letter, sealed in red wax with a signet of a raven. The letter briefly welcomes you to the colony, and informs you that you are to come immediately to the Governor's palace. No other details are given, though the page looks at you expectantly, clearly on orders to lead you there promptly. You glance down at your partially finished meal, wondering how prompt you need to be.

As a stowaway, Avani did not pay for passage and is therefore surprised that the elven nobles would be expecting her. Nonetheless, she takes the scroll and speaks to the messenger. "Thank you sir. I will go with you as soon as I have finished my food."

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Stuffing an uneaten piece of bread into his satchel for later, Aeradeth stretches his arms back with an exaggerated sigh. Grabbing the plain alabaster mask to his right, he fiddles with the loose string slightly before successfully donning the mask. "Wouldn't want to make the Governor wait now would we ladies and gents?"

With Aeradeth's left hand his secretly reaches into his component pouch and begins to wrap a short piece of copper wire in a specific motion. With the mask covering his face, he whispers, "Young Sire, need we worry about an audience before the Governor?"

Casting Message, the Court Page can response with a whisper that only I hear.

Checks if needed:
Sleight of Hand for no one detecting my somatic part of the spell: [roll0]
Persuasion for any information: [roll1]

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Alofael watches the pages enter and approach a handful of individuals, three of which he recognizes from the ship. He glances down at his plate again, then over to Rengore who seemed similarly interested in finishing the best food they'd had in months. "I do understand the crown shouldn't be kept waiting, but we've scarcely lost our sea legs. Might we have a few minutes to finish our meals, even hastily, before setting out? Maybe it took you slightly longer to find us than expected... or some of us were already in our rooms after the long journey?" His tone is formally familiar, as though asking a favor of a colleague.

If the page approves, he rapidly finishes his food, collect his belongings, and follow to the palace. If not... he grabs the chicken leg to eat on the way, discarding the bone into a bush as they near the palace and pulling the lower corner of his cloak up to wipe his mouth before entering.

[tigerusthegreat]

The pages seem uneasy but don't force you to follow them immediately.

You get the sense that they don't really have the authority to force you to do anything, but were told to get you to the palace as soon as possible. Any delays will look back on them, but they can't really do anything about it.

"Not unless you have a reason to fear it, sir. They don't tell me much."

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Taking the patient silence as approval, Alofael swiftly consumes his food before setting out.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Twisting the copper wire back around, "No true worries, just cautious in a new land. Thank you, lead the way please."

Aeradeth continues to fiddle with a piece copper wire in his left hand, repeating a dance of precise gestures over and over, making the wire bend and straighten around the digits. He waits for the others near the exterior door with the Court Pages, chipping in bits of small talk and inquiries regarding the Colony of Talan.

[zylodrizzt]

https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1479668 (Rengore Rurikson)

Not looking up or stopping his chewing and stuffing his face "Chieften will wait. Rengore eating. You want Rengore to go you wrestle Rengore and win then Rengore go no trouble." Rengore finishes saying with a gulp and a sip of water. "It rude to stop someone eating. If you wrestle Rengore you must allow Rengore to be ready or else Rengore kill you for being coward. It will be one on one. All of you may try. These are the rules. Rengore says all of this matter of factly.

Assuming they don't try to wrestle him he finishes his food and drink in his own good time. He leaves 2 copper for a tip. He then signals them to lead the way.

How much was the meal?

[tigerusthegreat]

Rengore
(Don't worry about deducting the cost of the meal for this one).

The elf seems very unsure of what to say, and just backs off and waits by the door.

[Ilena]

I sigh and frown a little, i have never enjoyed people trying to order me around. But i put up with it, i know they have never respected me. I take one more look at my meadow, its so relaxing here. Another little sigh i turn to them and say, "Alright, lets go. Do you know what they need?" I say, they never want me around unless they need something. Usually someone is hurt. These men would have been much more urgent and told me though, hmmm ... interesting. "Do i need my gear?"

[tigerusthegreat]

Spirit

"Bring what you would need for a journey. The Mayor needs you to be a guide for some folks, since you centaur know the land."

[Ilena]

"Interesting, ok, then ill need to go to my place first." I say to him and i change my direction to my home, which isnt far. I should get a pack ... some food, hmm what else would i need. I should take my staff, hmm ok. I think i have a plan. I continue to think about what i would need.

(im going to assume its ok to skip forward)

Getting to my home, i enter, looking around and gathering my supplies, some medical gear, a little pouch of stones for my sling, my staff, less for walking more for style but also something to hit things with if need be. Its beautifully carved, something she did herself and made over a winter a few years back. Strapping that in to her side, she packs up some food for a good number of days, but knows that they can hunt and forage for more ... getting all packed up and closing the door behind her she turns to the guards, "Alright, all ready. Where does he need them guided to?"

[tigerusthegreat]

Spirit
Your guards aren't very talkative on the journey into town. They lead you to the Governor's Palace, and you are brought into what looks like a dining hall. Several long tables have been pulled to the sides of the room, leaving it largely bare except for a large iron throne inset with emeralds at one end. Beside the throne is a smaller, still grand, chair where a wiry male elf sits on the red fabric. You can't quite catch the end of a conversation he is having with a small group, consisting of a tiefling, an orc and an elf. All are dressed quite finely. They bow, barely a fraction, before turning and walking past you. You do see that each of them has a golden clasp holding their cloaks shut in the form of a hammer and anvil.

"My dear...Spirit is it? I have heard a lot about you from my sources that you are quite a capable woodswoman. I am sending a group of mercenaries on an important task, and need someone to guide them to their destination. Can you do this service for the Crown?"

Before you can answer, a small group of elves, emblazoned with more heraldry, leads a mixed group of beings in. The group contains an elf, a feral looking human, a tough looking goblin and an armored half-elf.

Everyone
You are quickly brought to the Governor's Palace, which is a fairly unimpressive two-story wooden building. It doesn't look that much different than the rest of the town.

You are brought into a large dining hall. Several long tables have been pulled to the sides of the room, leaving a bare room, except for a large iron throne inset with emeralds. Beside the throne is a smaller grand chair with red fabric. Sitting upon the smaller chair is a wiry male elf dressed finely talking with a centaur woman.

"And here they are." The elf says. "The Crown thanks you for the service you are about to do for it. I hope your travels across the sea wasn't too hard. "

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Palace may be a bit of an exaggeration, Alofael thought as they approached the structure. Still, with only a few years the town had grown at a reasonable pace. Seems they were a bit short on stone though. He'd seen some mountains from the ship, so maybe securing a route for the miners was on the list? It should be if it wasn't already, anyway.

From the far end of the room he thought there was a mounted woman near the throne, but drawing closer revealed it to be a single creature. He couldn't help but stare a bit, and he was certain this would not be the strangest thing to see in the New World. "It was far harder to leave the stewed venison at the King's Respite. Apologies for the delay, m'lord," he says with a slight bow. "We were quite famished and a bit weary from the journey. Rest assured I take my duty to the Crown seriously and am eager to do my part to bring prosperity to Talan."

[Wheaton's Whelp]

As the finely dressed Elf looks over, Aeradeth bends his knee slightly and performs a walking bow, "The thanks is ours, for your patronage and passage across the a tempestuous sea. However, quite ready to clear our debt of service." As he is walking forward, behind his mask Aeradeth's eyes are darting across the room, scanning for points of interest and context.

Perception for points of interest (valuables...) within this room: [roll0]

[tigerusthegreat]

Aeradeth
The only obvious valuables are the gems in the throne and some rings that the governor has.

All
"A few weeks ago, the settlement of Tecreci was found a smoldering ruin. Some bandits have taken residence in the area, and need to be cleared out in order to ensure the village can be resettled. If anyone has been captured instead of killed outright, they need to be rescued, of course. This is of utmost importance to the Crown that this happen. Spirit here," he motions to the centaur. "is very skilled at woodcraft, and can lead you to the ruin."

[Ilena]

"It is, and i am. Ive lived there most of my life." I say to him, as the others arrive. I turn to see the three leave, making note of them. Who they are. I look to see who is entering , who i imagine will be needing a guide, interesting group ... i wonder who they are? I think to myself. Fresh off the boat, and already being sent out? Hmm.

[zylodrizzt]

https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1479668 (Rengore Rurikson)

Before leaving speaking to elf"Thank you for waiting. Rengore will tell your chieften of your courage."

Looking around Rengore comes to the conclusion that all this must have been given by the chieften father. While around the goblin Rengore bristles and attempts to have someone between the two lest he lose his temper. He sees the horse lady and speaks before thinking.

To horse lady
"Was your mother or father a horse?

When he sees the orc Rengore gives a creating of his tribe with a double tap on chest and a claw like gesture with same hand.

After outburst Rengore addresses the chieften
"Your messenger was brave.
Rengore refused to budge from food. Chieften should know how rude that was. Rengore here now. You were expecting my father yes? Sorry Ragnok killed in trial Rengore will honor contract."

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Shifting through a series of progressively worse robbery ideas, Aeradeth decides this likely isn't the time or place to pull a heist. His mind turns to the task presented by the Elvish Governor, "Bandits? What do you know of their motivations and overall numbers? Any information you can provide to aid us in our preparations would be greatly appreciated."

Continuing to play with the copper wire, Aeradeth's eyes move to Spirit.

Spirit can't see the Elf's lips moving beneath the mask, but in her mind hears Aeradeth's voice call to her in a whisper, "Pleasure to meet you Spirit. Apologies for Rengore, he's brash but quite lovable given time."

Spirit can respond with a whisper that only Aeradeth can hear.

[tigerusthegreat]

"We don't know there numbers, but there were enough to sack a small village, though a small number of trained warriors would overcome a host of villagers very easily. I have suspicions that the local tribes may be involved, which is another area where Spirit will come in handy. They aren't likely to attack you outright if you are led by one of their own."

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

"Glad to have an upstanding member of the horsefolk community with us then. Spirit, I'm Alofael Galderian, a pleasure." He pauses a moment, unsure whether to offer his hand or not and settles on a bow of respect.

Turning back to their host again he adds, "Speaker, so when you say bandits you mean horsefolk? Are there any other indigenous races native to these lands?"

[tigerusthegreat]

"We don't know, but the centaur tribes are the most likely culprit."

[Ilena]

Snorting at Rengore's comment she replies to him while looking over her shoulder, "No, but you were clearly raised in a barn with those manners." And then turns away, hoping to set him in his place and possibly judging right that he would respect her more for it. She then looks back at the rest of them turning just a little, tail swishing away a bug, Aeradeth could see a small hint of a smile as she receives his message, and a quiet reply back ...

"Dont worry ... its nothing ive not heard before."

"The tribes and the settlers do not .. exactly get along here ... there are also lizard folk as well." She says, answering a bit. She herself is mostly unclothed aside from a top covering her modesty, as well as a bit of leather armor and her front legs as well sport leather to protect them from sword or more likely, sharp rocks and branches from travelling through the bush. She looks to be carrying a lot of gear, still strapped to her sides and back, with a large staff against her side, inside a nice well made leather carrying case. She looks well ready for travel.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Returning the copper wire to his component pouch, Aeradeth relaxes as it appears the Governor's intentions were, at least on the surface, honorable. As a sign of respect, the back string of the mask is removed, letting the alabaster impression drop into an open hand below. Scratching his nose, "There may yet be a chance for a diplomatic solution. Is there a leader for their community? Someone we can trust once we're in the town?"

Turning towards Spirit, "We'll follow your lead." As he bows forward his left hand returns the mask to the pack on his back. "You may call me Aeradeth. I feel we're lucky to make your acquaintance within this matter."

[tigerusthegreat]

"We know nothing of the situation in the ruins, save that there are bandits of some sort there. If the local Centaur are responsible, their chieftain, Baltair, is likely behind it. That or their war leader, Ringean."

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Alofael is torn. He desperately wanted a day to recooperate, but with potential innocents still in peril every hour resting put them more in danger. "Whoever they are, theft and murder can't be tolerated. We'll get to the bottom of this. How far is Tecreci?"

What time of day is it?

[tigerusthegreat]

"About three day's travel by foot, half that by horse. We will provide you with mounts"

It is currently around noon.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

"If you all are comfortable with the idea, we have a half-day's ride we can complete. We're not fully recovered, being so fresh from the boat, but I agree with..." Aeradeth turns towards the Knight before him, "Al right?"

A brief but sufficiently awkward moment passes before a slightly embarrassed Aeradeth attempts to save face with the group and Governor. "Best we begin our travel sooner than later if there are captives. Madam Spirit, please lead the way to the stables."

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore looks on in confusion trying to process spirits words. Rengore is not as familiar with common as orcish for those interested.

Rengore responds to spirit
Rengore was born in a barn not raised. What that to do with manners? Rengore was raised by Ragnok chieften of the Stoneclaw tribe. Rengore first time see pony lady rengore not know how happened.

After finding out the details of the contract
Rengore say go now. No wait.

[Ilena]

Spirit listens to them, they are tired, but want to go. Alright, then that what we will do. Speaking up, "We ride hard then, the sooner we get there, the sooner we find out if theres any survivors the sooner we can rescue them. Is there anything else we need to know?" She asks the governor.

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown
"Alofael, yes, though many do shorten it to just Al," the half-elf replies to the now unmasked man. "I suppose we'll have a few days to get to know each other on the way." He looks on expectantly at the governor waiting for any final instructions before they depart.

[tigerusthegreat]

The mayor has nothing else for you. You make your way out to the stables, where four horses are waiting for you. The horses do not look in very good condition, but they shouldn't die on your journey.

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Alofael approaches the dapple gray steed and checks the saddle straps are secure before attaching his pack to one side and hoisting himself up onto the beast's back. With a firm *tch tch* he directs it toward the road, following Spirit's lead. Maneuvering toward Aeradeth as they ride he observes, "That mask must be heavy secured only with the tie in back. You seem to be a stranger to the New World much as I am. Since we're traveling together though it seems prudent to ask..." he drops his voice to as near a whisper as is possible given the horseback distance, "are you being followed?" The question, while earnest, is asked with a smile and seems meant as more of an icebreaker than anything else.

[Ilena]

Approaching the horses, checking them over, she frowns at their condition, and thinks to herself. Too skinny ... not well taken care of ... damn these people. Those near her could hear a loud sigh as she quietly talks to the horses, checking them all over for any injuries. Finding they are just in poor condition she steps back and lets them get mounted. Thinking of the best way to take them to town. Thinking of her people, she hasnt really seen much of them, but it looks like thats whats going to happen.

Walking along side the team, "So, i heard you were all mercs, why did you guys come here?" She asks curious about them. Wondering if shes going to get the same attitude from them as the settlers.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

The question catches Aeradeth off guard momentarily before he remembers that indeed the party is being actively observed. "Quite perceptive of you to notice her. Or maybe she got carefree again." Whispering a few Elvish words, Alofael watches as a pitch-black raven descends and perches on Aeradeth's shoulder. "Liz say hello to Alofael, who noticed you I may add. You're getting sloppy."

Liz the Raven hops towards Alofael before responding, "Hello to Alofael" back in Aeradeth's voice.

"I have her watch over me from above. Quite the handy companion."

Releasing Liz back to the sky above, she continues to glide roughly 90 feet above the party as they travel.

"Must say it's odd to see a man of your taste partaking in simple mercenary work. Care to indulge my curiosity with your story?"

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

From the paladin's surprised look at Liz's arrival, Aeradeth infers Alofael had no clue about the raven until that very moment. What he was referring to then is a mystery - or perhaps just the general mystique of the alabaster mask or that those hiding their face may have reasons for hiding them...

"Mercenary is a bit of a reach," he replies with slight disdain to both Aeradeth & Spirit who was a few feet ahead. "This was no more than the means to get me across the sea, though I'm glad my debt should be paid restoring order to Zumkral's frontier. My family back home have all moved on, so I'm here looking for what little may be left of my blood," he explains simply.

... and what lay unseen beneath, around, or within the town, he reminds himself.

His face registers a small revelation. "Spirit, you seem well acquainted with Talan being at the governor's call for aid. How long have you lived here? Do you know many of the townsfolk?"

[Ilena]

"Ive lived here all my life, my parents house is just over there actually .. though, they are my adoptive parents ..." She trails off a little, "Centaurs are not the most welcome here. But i am the healer of the town, and am used to them demanding my services."

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore grows a bit redfaced and exclaims.
Where are horse care givers.
Rengore challenges them! rengore then guides horses to feed on some grass.

We wait til horses have filled bellies. he crosses his arms.

Rengore responds to spirits inquiry
Rengore cross big water cause father killed in orc trial of no faith. Shaman has right cause Rengore dishonored shaman son with use of weapons. Rengore exiled by shaman.
Rengore exile means no crafted weapons not crafted by Rengore and gain glory then Rengore return. Rengore then get fathers sword. Rengore not good with common tongue. Any one speak orc tongue?

Rengore spends time with horses and begins to start reading thier body language and mimic theirs and it seems like he communicates with them saying to eat their fill and he apologized for lack of care. Ritual speak with animal.

[bc56]

Avani, who has remained silent this whole time, observing the rest of the party, finally speaks. First she answers Spirit's question.
"Life is hard for Goblins on the mainland. We are treated as second-level citizens at best, but usually as slaves. I stowed away to get over here and hopefully start a better life."

She then approaches her horse, trying to get a sense of its emotions. She is small, however, and doubts she'll be a significant burden.
[roll0]

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore snaps at avani words.
Goblin make Rengore life hard. Goblin vicious little raiders. Rengore not get why send goblin. Rengore watching you.

[bc56]

Seemingly ignoring Rengore, Avani unties and mounts her horse. She turns to the group. "I'm heading to Tecreci. Anyone else coming?"

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

"The Orc people are raiders too. Not all of them are bad."

Alofael says a few words in the sharp Orcish tongue to Rengore with a cautionary look. The man's size was intimidating, but if they were to fight together in a few days, cohesion would be needed even if it meant a firm hand. He'd seen enough young soldiers fall to similar mistakes.

[tigerusthegreat]

Rengore
The horses talk to you only briefly. They are grateful to be out of the stable, and don't think they have been ill treated. They talk about a journey over the big undrinkable water and how harsh that was for them. By comparison, the stabling was paradise.

[zylodrizzt]

After Al speaks to him he repliesYou are right of course.
I will apologize. Just because in my life goblins have been bad does not mean all goblins are bad or that all orcs are good. I lost my temper and closed my mind. I dishonored my father. Thank you.

To Avanti.
Rengore sorry. Maybe Not all goblin are bad. Rengore let anger get to him. Disonored father and tribe.

After horses reply
Horses not mistreated. Only big water trip no good. Rengore not break keepers.
We may go.

[tigerusthegreat]

The horses are frisky at the start of the journey, but a few soothing neighs from Rengore soon settle you into a path. You ride for several hours, making your way through low rolling forest, that the city extends into. The path you ride on has been well trod over and is largely packed earth, at least for the first few hours of your journey. After about three hours of riding, the path enters a very small village of six or seven rough log houses. Sweaty men of several men of various races are busy chopping trees and pulling up stumps to prepare fields. As Spirit comes into sight, they immediately stop what they are doing and quickly pick up whatever implements they have nearby, holding them warily.

You notice a kid that was near the group runs quickly back to the village. When he reaches it, a woman pulls him into the first house, and several men with longbows step into the street, keeping a wary eye on you.

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Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

As they approach, Alofael raises a friendly hand in greeting hoping to signal their peaceful intentions until the group is within speaking distance. Being a foreigner, he keeps a close eye on Spirit's demeanor in case she knows more about these folks than he might. As their mounts come to a halt he addresses the residents calmly as a slight breeze kicks his fine hair up from his shoulders. "Good day, friends. I'm sure word has reached your ears of Tecreci's unfortunate situation. We ride from Talan under orders of the governor to take back the town for the glory of Zumkral." He takes a moment to gauge their reactions and allow for a response of some sort. "If you know anything that might aid us in providing relief for the victims of this attack please share your wisdom - many of us are new to this land and have much to learn from your experience over the last several years," he adds deferentially.

Perception [roll0]

[tigerusthegreat]

The villagers don't seem eased at all by your words. Two men and a woman from the village can now be openly seen with crossbows.

One of the men, holding a pitchfork, steps forward half a step. "We've heard of bandits riding about killing simple hardworking folk. Heavily armed bandits, with centaur natives scouting for them. Bandits that look a lot like like the way you look."

[bc56]

Avani smiles at the villiagers sheepishly, trying to disarm the situation. "It must be a case of mistaken identity. We're just passing through, we'll be gone in a few minutes.
[roll0]

[tigerusthegreat]

Avani's words ease the villagers slightly, but not by much. Arrows are still knocked, but bows are lowered.

"Perhaps you had best make your way around the village at a distance rather than through it. We have no need of strangers here."

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore doesn't want to go around so he speaks up.
Rengore want challenge. Rengore win we go through town. You keep bows on us. Rengore lose we go around. Rengore suggest trial of enduring. Rengore let one of you attack and Rengore do nothing until satisfies you. Trial show peace between tribes. No one get hurt except Rengore. By Rengore honor.

[tigerusthegreat]

The villagers seem more confused by Rengore than anything else. They certainly aren't convinced by his words.

[Ilena]

( im just at work if you could roll for me)

Stepping forward while glancing atthe orc ... Hes strange indeed .. But hoping to calm the situation. " hello everyone, i understand your fears .. Trust me i do. But we will not harm you, my name is spirit and im the healer from talan, surely you must have heard of me. I have lived there all my life , if you wish us to go around we will . we want no trouble and are indeed as my companions say we are going to help any survivors of the attack. But if you have any need of help or healing i would be glad to provide. I brought my supplies with me to heal." She speaks to them remaining calm and confident but also more ... Submissive. Its something she learned when dealing with humanoids.

[bc56]

Avani turns to the group. "Spirit's right. If they don't want us here, we should probably go around town. It's such a small village, it will only cost us a minute or two."

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore crosses his arms in a huff as much from the aggrevation as the dissappointment of not getting to meet a challenge. He does not understand where there could be confusion or why no one will accept a challenge.

[bc56]

Avani turns her horse and begins to ride around the town. "Come on! The sun won't stay up forever!"

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore turns as well. If no challenge and no way to achieve peace then around the town they go.

[tigerusthegreat]

The people seem to react better to Spirit's explanation, but are still very wary.

Spirit's excellence woodwomanship leads the party without difficulty around the town, only taking about fifteen minutes. On the far side of the town is what looks like an orchard with very young trees planted in it. After three more hours of riding, the sun is starting its dip. The road has slowly started to diminish from a well cut and obvious path to two ruts worn by wagon wheels. It is still fairly well defined, but if it continues to diminish you will start having trouble finding the way. Off to the side of the road is a small clearing with ashes in the middle from a recent campfire. It looks like a decent campsite, but there is still at least an hour of sunlight in the sky. It's hard to say if you'll find another good campsite in the hour of light you have left.

[bc56]

"I say we camp here for the night." Avani looks over the clearing warily. "We'll just need to watch for others, trying to camp here as well. We have no clue who made this fire."

[Ilena]

I walk up to the campsite," we should probably stop here , if its used consitantly then its a good if known spot." She says though continues," please give me a few moments to look for tracks, im curipus why they said centaurs were leading bandits ... Normally two leggers hate centaurs and the same returned ... Its not common they work together. Unless those people were lieing." She says to them while lookong for tracks. Specifically looking for horse prints and if so a deeper press on the front feet which would signify centaur more then horse ... ( still at work if you wouldnt mind rolling a survival for me)

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore will go get food and wood. Rengore will watch darker part of night.
Avani could we speak during food? Rengore needs to make sense of goblin blood. Spirit Rengore would like to learn more of horse folk. Maybe you learn more of tribal orc blood as well.

Waiting on responses and a watch rotation before he goes and gets food and wood

[bc56]

"I'll take first watch, and I can certainly talk with you, Rengore." Avani seems to be trying to not get on Rengore's bad side, he clearly has something against goblins.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Gathering a small amount of varied-sized twigs and scattered wood, Aeradeth takes care in making a few bundles of kindling. With a snap of his fingers the dried bark sparks and produces a low flicker of flame. "Much appreciated Avani, on your mark I'll take up the watch later on. Sleep well all, big day ahead tomorrow."

Dropping a bedroll near one of the fires, Aeradeth spends the rest of his time until nightfall reading from his spellbook. Observers see that he has a handful of crumpled piles of scratch paper on which he continues to make sprawling notes. Occasionally, he drops his graphite stick to test new hand gestures, before returning to his notes.

Liz the Raven has taken perch on a branch in a neighboring set of trees, watching over the campsite.

Liz is also keeping watch with Avani, her passive perception is 13, perception mod is +3. She's been instructed to telepathically call to Aeradeth should there be something around which could pose harm to the party.

[tigerusthegreat]

Spirit begins looking around the camp for signs of the previous occupants. While there are some confusing prints, she does discover some clear signs that centaur have camped here previously. Not only footprints, but some discarded rinds of a Piquata fruit that is far too bitter for most other humanoids to enjoy, and reacts with centaur biology to be mildly hallucinogenic. Some of the other tracks are a form she doesn't know, but they are small humanoids with talons or small claws. Centaur aren't the only ones to use the campsite, as there are signs that other humanoids have been there before. It is hard to say who used the campsite last.

Rengore manages to gather sufficient dry wood for the campfire for the night, and manages to sneak up on a pair of fat rabbits, as well as a small collection of edible roots and berries. The flora and fauna here are different, but not nearly as much as he had feared.

Avani manages to disguise the campsite to make it harder to spot by a casual observer. The fire might still be visible, but it would be very hard to tell how many were in the camp.

[Ilena]

Spirit looks up, "So there was at least a centaur here, and some other creatures with talons it seems, possibly lizard folk? Doesnt seem that old." She stands up and helps get camp setup. Talking to the orc though, "Well, ive not really lived with them, so while i may be a centaur im not an expert on their culture. But relations have been strained between the colonists and the tribes, they have fought but nothing like all out war .... " She trails off a little , frowning just a little and continuing, "The tribes tend to move a lot, not staying in once place, and are in family groups. How about your home? Your people?"

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore returns with more wood then needed. Since this campsite was useful to them maybe others will use it as well so he leaves a little more for weary travelers. The rabbits skulls seem caved in necks broken. Rengore quickly removes their heads skins them and bones them mostly with bear hands. He finds a sturdy branch with many smaller branches to skewer the the pieces of meat on. He wastes nothing even breaks open the fragile bones to get at the marrow.

During all this he speaks to a few of you.

To avani.
Does Avani accept Rengore apology? Rengore mother killed by goblin raid.
That why Rengore get mad. Rengore has no dealings with goblin after. Please tell Rengore what goblin life is like so maybe Rengore not so angry. Maybe Rengore will realize why goblin kill mother.

To spirit
Rengore was not always with tribe. Many Orc tribe abandon old ways. Many Orc tribe not good. Stone claw tribe is good. Live peace. Follow herds. Many trials. Rengore tribe follow totem spirits. Probably different now. Rengore think stone claw tribe change when shaman take over. Shaman exiled Rengore for dishonor. Rengore did not get to feast on father or get father sword.

Spirit why no peace with centaur? Where spirit grow? Rengore picture lizard close to size of goblin holding a spear. Is that lizard folk? What are they like?

To masked man.
No face why use trick to start fire? What would you do if tricks failed? If the spirits didn't honor your request? What is in your Book?

To Al in orcish
Where did you come to learn orcish? I understand the search for family. I too am searching for parts of mine. They may be dead so I don't expect I'll ever find them. I really don't have much to go off of besides the fact that my pa and sis body weren't found.

[Ilena]

She pauses for a few moments, thinking about what exactly to say, "My parents ... my birth parents, were killed when i was barely a year old, i dont really remember what happened ... but my parents took me in and raised me as their own, even though the colonists dont much like me. Still, its the only home i really know, and i love my parents for taking care of me." She bends down, bending at the human waist and taking the wood and adding it to the fire already stated when its time, getting that all setup and unpacking her gear. She takes out some food, dried meat and some fresh berries that looks freshly picked, she also checks the food that the orc brought back, making sure its not poisonous or anything. "I really havnt been around my own race, and they consider me a traitor for being around the colonists. So, that makes friendly relations difficult."

[bc56]

Avani sits and inspects her armor and weapons, making sure they aren't damaged after the long day's ride. She speaks with Rengore. "Apology accepted, Rengore. We Goblins follow the spirits of our ancestors. They watch over us and protect us." She pulls out a tiny piece of parchment. On it is a portrait of a different Goblin. "This is my ancestor-guardian. His name is Nirav. He was a great shaman and warrior; he saved his tribe from a rampaging dragon. I hope to be a hero like him. Many Goblins live in the wilderness and use stone weapons and tools. Some, like me, live in the cities as well. The halflings don't treat Goblins well. They have better weapons, so they capture Goblins for slaves. This makes us angry, so we attack other settlements."

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore tries not to get angry and is confused
So Rengore lose birth family cause goblins mad at halfling? That not right. Rengore do not want to be mad at avani but Rengore must do something for this. Will Avanti do trial? Trial of teamwork. Rengore and Avanti tie together until hurt go away. Long rope.

Nirav sound like great hero. Rengore hero is Ragnok. Ragnok was Rengore father. Chieften of tribe before shaman became leader after trial of no trust and exiled Rengore. Rengore can not return until he complete trial of glory. No crafted weapons cause of dishonor

Rengore have only trade dealings with halfling. Did not know about slaves. Rengore think halfling good warriors. Rengore sorry that halfling not good.
Rengore think it good goblin make own weapons and good honor ancestors. Maybe goblin need to seek out good orc tribe to learn from. Sound like orc but small and bad at craft.

[bc56]

"I'm fine with that." Avani pulls the length of silk rope from her pack. She ties one end around her waist, and hands the other end to Rengore. If she takes offense at the "bad at craft" comment, she doesn't show it.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore is pleased. He does rope around his waist as well.
Rengore was not allowed to do trials. Rengore will tell children of this trial. Come avani you must learn the ritual dance and learn the story of first tame. By end of trial avani must know these. By end of trial rope will be much shorter.

Rengore teaches a dance that looks very similar to how a horse moves. As he performs this dance he is ritually casting speak with animals.

Before he starts the story he speaks to spirit.
Rengore bet you be very good at that dance. Does Spirit feel different than real horse? Can Rengore feel?

Rengore then begins the story. He makes sure horses can hear. He is playing the drums softly
Long ago orc did not ride horse. Horse was preyed upon by mountain lion.
Mountain lion would leap upon horse back and there was nothing horse could do. Orc had similar problem. Orc could not outrun mountain lion and also mountain lion hunted all game. One day orc ran across horse with mountain lion on back.
Horse almost trampled orc in confusion. Orc had spear and stabbed mountain lion killing it and knocking it off horse back. Horse and orc spoke to each other and decided to work together. Orc would sit on horse back and protect horse. The next time horse was attacked by mountain lion it was met with spear. From that day on horse and orc friends. Orc protect and care for horse and horse help where horse can. Like transportation. Hunting. Pulling loads. The lesson is to work together.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

To Rengore:
Focusing on a confusing series of unknown glyphs within the book, Aeradeth doesn't notice Rengore approach. Rengore's question is met with a slight chuckle, It has failed many times before actually. When I first started the most simple ones still took age to crack. But, the recipes are consistent. This book has the instructions for my magic, but it is quite tough to read. Aeradeth answers rather openly regarding the spellbook, before Rengore is satisfied by the responses and leaves.

Out of the corner of his eye, Aeradeth watches as Rengore goes to the other companions. His attention is pulled as Avani and Rengore grab the rope and tie themselves together. An idea pops into his mind, as he dons the mask to hide his grin. In the long shadows between the fires, Aeradeth completes his hand gestures, and the words of the incantation are muted slightly by the mask.

Mage hand for me is invisible, and it will attempt to take the rope and create a complicated knot.

Stealth to do so unseen: [roll0]

Intelligence(Sleight of Hand) to make the knot (This sets the DC): [roll1]

Someone can try to untie the know with a Intelligence(Sleight of Hand) or wriggle free with a Dexterity(Acrobatics) check.

[tigerusthegreat]

As Rengore dances and prances around like a horse, he and Avani notice the rope is quite firmly tied around them.

[Ilena]

She smiles a little, "I do feel different then a horse, ive been a horse before, while we move similarly, we are definately not the same. We have different energies, different minds. We are different. I dont know where my people came from, i was never told the stories of my ancestors. Its possible we came from horses in some way, but i dont know. We still are different." She smiles though at his dance, and story. Its a really nice story and she is happy that he loves animals and shows it.

[zylodrizzt]

Confused look on Rengore face again. (Get used to it lol)
Do horse folk start off as just horse and then become folk? Does that happen to all horses over here? Rengore say feel. Like hands.

Rengore starts putting up his tent and kinda gets a worried look on his face

Rengore just thought about sleeping. Rengore wants to sleep in tent. It fit 2.
Avani is female yes? Rengore never lay next to female before. In Rengore tribe improper until wedding trial. Rengore doesn't know what to do.

I'd like to know if the horses have names. If not can I get some sort of description or mannerism about each one.

[Ilena]

"No, at least .. i dont think so. I was always this way, this shape, just with my ability and what ive learned allows me to shift forms should i need to. No, i just believe we are different species all together ... like ... a goblin and a human."

[bc56]

Avani laughs. "Don't push your luck. It's improper among my people too, and I don't plan on marrying you. Anyway, this rope is quite long enough for me to sleep outside, which I prefer to do anyway." She sets up her bedroll outside the tent.

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

As the others busy themselves with camp chores, Alofael sets up a tent near the fire but far enough back there's room for someone else between him and the heat.
It would be rude to claim so much real estate right near the flames after all. That finished he drags a large log over for seating and doffs his armor, laying them respectfully inside the tent. He obviously takes great care of his equipment.

While Rengore prepares the meal and the others chit chat, Alofael draws a wooden flute from the satchel on the side of his horse. He begins a slow and relaxing but somber evening tune, but as Rengore starts the dance with Avani, Al brings the tune into a more upbeat and ritualistic rhythm, the downbeats falling with Rengore's heavy footsteps and the occasional crackle of sap in the fire adding punctuation.

As the dance ends and Rengore approaches, Al rests the flute on his lap and gives his attention to the behemoth. You notice immediately that while his Orcish is passable, it's far from mastery of the language.
"This one stationed inside line between elf and orc land. Keep orc out, but too keep calmness. Talk at close orcs - they teach words. Hurl dice. Build music. All just want live. Hunt. Sleep safe. This one follows chief elf, but chiefs not mind people far distance. The same," he finishes inelegantly, gesturing first to Rengore then to himself.

His expression changes to a reflective look as though considering adding more, but he decides against it. Continuing in common he adds, "My uncle came here many years ago. I received a letter from him asking me to... visit. There's something he wanted to share with me. I don't know if he still lives in Talan or has moved on but hope to learn more once Tecreci is safe again."

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore does his best to understand al. He realizes that maybe his common is better than al orcish.

He says in common to Al.
Al orcish could use work. Rengore help. Al guard at post yes?
Orc in area taught yes? Al friendly with orc. Rengore glad. No Rengore did not learn orcish the same. Rengore tribe member when much smaller til last season. Rengore saved by stone claw. Could not save all. Rengore lost all birth family. Orc chief took Rengore as own. Rengore get big and strong with orc. Al flute remind Rengore of birth mother. She sang like twitter of bird. Sound was good. Thank you. Rengore then clasps Al on shoulder to show how much he enjoyed the music.

Rengore figures Spirit didn't say no to feeling horse half so he goes and runs his hand over the back of horse half, parts of leg and hoof, human hair and horse tail unless stopped of course. In either case he apologizes.

Rengore just curious. Rengore sorry.

Rengore doesn't think much of the tightening.

To avani looking relieved
Rengore wouldn't push luck.
Rengore glad it work out. Avani probably not able to fit with Rengore.

With all the dancing and travel Rengore is beat. He very nearly forgets to take off armor before lying down for bed.

[Ilena]

When he goes to touch her, it takes her a moment to realize what hes about to do and jumps away and side wards, "Hey what no, you cant just go and touch someone! I know im probably unique to you but im not an animal, and even then im sure you would ask permission from a horse anyway! So no!" The tone of her voice, anyone could see that shes upset by what he just tried to do, especially considering she feels more like he was treating her as an animal then an intelligent person.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore is confused
Rengore did ask. Spirit did not say no. Rengore just want to know if horse folk feel different then normal horse. Sorry Rengore no understand.

[Ilena]

"But i never said yes you could go feel me, i thought you were meaning what it feels ... like .. my feelings .. not you touching me ... no ... ive had ... humanoids try things like that when i was younger ..." She continues in reply to him.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore looks ashamed of himself.
Rengore very very sorry. Rengore will not do it again. Rengore makes a motion of fist rotating around his heart and heads to his tent clearly upset with himself.

Ooc: I don't think our camp is that large so I don't think I'm dragging avani around.

[Ilena]

"Its ok ... " Spirit says, wanting to keep the peace, "Please dont, i understand your knew around centaurs, i do appreciate the apology." She finished with. She does move away a bit and starts setting up a tent for herself, though this is more of a lean to , not an enclosed tent, with a nice sleeping pad to sleep on off the dirt.

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Alofael looks a bit abashed at Rengore's comment but laughs it off despite being unable to hide the slight pinkish hue in his cheeks. "Yes, well second languages do come off awkwardly don't they? You'll have to help me with that. I was indeed, a captain of the guard at a post on the border. For the most part it was quiet, though there were several skirmishes we had to deal with.

I didn't mean we learned the same way, I meant... we're all the same people. We all just want a good life." He jumps a bit as Rengore speedily grasps his shoulders and feels the bulging muscles that could have gripped much harder if they wanted to.

As things wrap up he adjourns to his tent for their first night in the New World and drifts off to sleep listening to the different night life calling out from the darkness.

[bc56]

Avani keeps first watch, sitting just outside Rengore's tent, with an arrow already nocked on her bow. If nothing happens during her shift, she'll wake Aeradeth for the next watch, then go to sleep.

[Ilena]

Setting up her tend and eating, she offers her own spot in the watches for the night.

[tigerusthegreat]

Rengore

After talking with the horses, you discover that your horse, a roan gelding, is named Stonehoof. The others are Stoic, an older gray mare that Avani was riding, Shy, a brown gelding that Alofael was riding, and Biter, the frisky black mare that Aeradeth was riding.

All

The night passes without incident. Soon the morning birds chirp their greetings and the sun is rising in the sky.

[bc56]

Avani wakes bright and early, probably before most of the others. She goes to untie the rope, and realizes it's not the same knot she tied last night. After a moment's deliberation, she chooses to slip out of her bonds quietly.

Acrobatics roll: [roll0]

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore wakes to the movements of the rope. He becomes angry with suspicion of avani trying to slip out.

WHAT IS AVANI DOING! TRIAL IS NOT OVER! STOP NOW OR FACE DISHONOR!

[bc56]

Since Avani isn't free, she feels like she can cover it up. "Sorry for waking you. I'm just getting up. You can go back to sleep if you want." She pulls out her bow, rapier, and arrows, checking to make sure they haven't also been tampered with. She then dons her armor.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore falls for it.
Oh ok. Rengore would hate to have to brand you untrustworthy. Since Avani up should Rengore be too? That way avani can move around? Rengore learned names of horses.
Avani horse name is stoic.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

After the long journey upon the seas, and expeditious leave from town, a full night on the still, dry grasses lulled Aeradeth into a deep sleep. With the morning light breaking through the small slits of his closed eyes, for the first time, in what feels like ages, he stretches feeling refreshed. The smell of dew upon the neighboring vegetation and the soil, sounds of non-seafaring birds, and the sight of the sun's rays broken by the branches of towering trees are met with a full-chested inhale followed by a long "Ahhhh!"

Considering the circumstances, he's not surprised to find others have stirred before him. Taking a little time to brush off the bits of leaves which fell onto his bedroll, Aeradeth gingerly begins to pack up his gear. Once he's all set, he dons his armor and calls for Liz to join him. Soaring down from her perch, Liz lands on the forearm of Aeradeth. The two nuzzle heads before Aeradeth moves to regroup with the party.

[Ilena]

Waking up and streaching, yawning, Spirit snuggles into her pillow a little more, not a morning mare. It takes her a short time before she gets out of bed, hearing others moving around she figures she should get up. Rolling out of bed and up to her feet, doing morning stretches and starts to packup her lean too and getting settled with food and sturing up the fire. saying to others, "Good morning."

[tigerusthegreat]

As the morning sun rises in the sky, you breakfast and break camp. You estimate you have about a day to reach your destination by normal riding, based on the directions given to you leaving town.

[bc56]

Avani mounts Stoic and draws her bow. She hangs back, allowing everyone else to go first. She is especially keen on not getting ahead of Spirit, since she's the only one who knows where they're going.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Having been told the name of his horse, prior to mounting the solid black mare Aeradeth feels compelled to introduce himself. In part to acknowledge that this animal is not only sentient, but intelligent enough to have a name. "Biter, correct? Well, I appreciate you carrying my burden. I am Aeradeth... please don't buck me off your back." Combing his fingers through the mare's mane, he nods approvingly at Biter before donning his mask.

Taking to the back of the pack, Liz flies forward, hovering high over Spirit as the group begins their travel towards the ruins.

[Ilena]

Spirit walks ahead of the group, guiding them through the forest, on a keen eye out for dangers and should some berries or fruit that is editable cross their path then she will stop a moment and pick some, telling the others what is good for eating and what other things they should avoid as they are dangerous. She makes small talk to the others, telling them about this land they have moved to , passing on what information she can.

[bc56]

As the group rides, Avani listens to Spirit while keeping an eye on the rear. She doesn't want to be attacked from behind.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore praises his horse in orcish quietly before mounting up saying he is the strongest horse.

[tigerusthegreat]

A branch cracks nearby, and everyone can clearly see a small lizardlike humanoid hiding in the brush, sling in hand. Everyone but spirit notices more of the creatures in the nearby underbrush. Rengore spots all five of the little beasts, as well as a centaur, well hidden behind a tree. The centaur has a pike with a hooked spike on the back.

The kobolds are spread out, three on the left side of the path about 10 feet ahead of Spirit and 15ft from the road. There is about 10ft between each kobold. The other two and the centaur are on the right side of the road, grouped up together with the centaur in the middle. The centaur is about even with spirit, and 20ft off the road.

Action order:

Avani
Rengore
Kobolds
Alofael
Spirit
Aeradeth
Centaur
Liz


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.

[bc56]

Avani shouts a warning to the party.
"Ambush!" She jumps off Stoic and moves closer to the centaur. She fires her bow at it.

[roll0] for [roll1] damage. Crit (if applicable) [roll2]

That's weird, it didn't work. Will retry in OOC

[tigerusthegreat]

Avani fires off a shot at one of the kobolds, but the shaft hits a low lying branch and is snapped by the force of the hit. You aren't sure where the arrow ended up, but the kobold seems unaffected.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore gets out his portable ram and holds it much like a lance. He then urges stone hoof into a gallop.

Rengore shouts
Rengore wonders how horse people fight as he charges the centaur behind the tree the adrenaline of battle kicking in

Bonus: RAGE!!!
Move:CHARGE!!! the centaur (I know there is no charge rules lol)
Ram: [roll0]
Reckless:[roll1]
Damage: [roll2]
Crit:[roll3]

[tigerusthegreat]

Rengore rushes forward, full of violence, and unconcerned with his own safety. He slams the portable ram at the centaur, causing it to rear back in pain.

The two kobolds next to the centaur push forward, one on either side of Rengore, and attack him.
2d20b1+4
[roll=K2]2d20b1+4 [roll1]

Both daggers sink in, but Regnore barely notices them in his rage (2 and 3 damage respectively for a total of 5)

The other kobolds launch sling stones at Alofael.
[roll2] [roll3]
[roll4] [roll5]
[roll6] [roll7]

Only one stone manages to strike Alofael, the others bouncing off his heavy armor.

Action order:

Avani [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Rengore [AC: 16 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobolds
Alofael [AC: 20 hp: 39/42] <--- We are here
Spirit [AC: 13 hp: 24/24]
Aeradeth [AC: 16 hp: 23/23]
Centaur (14 damage)
Liz


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Aeradeth is later in the order, but it sounded like in the OOC section that initiative is grouped on either side of enemy turns. If not you can cycle this to occur after Alofael and Spirit.

Witnessing the pair of kobolds surround Rengore, plunging their daggers into his exposed flesh, Aeradeth removes the bow attached to his back. Swinging the recurve shaft of the bow around while grabbing the fletching of an arrow, in one motion the arrow is pulled back and released in the direction of one of the kobolds surrounding Rengore.

Attack: [roll0] Damage: [roll1] Sneak Attack: [roll2]
In the event of a Crit: Bow Damage: [roll3] Sneak Attack: [roll4]

Attack is going at Kobold K2.

After firing the shot, Aeradeth dismounts Biter and takes cover behind the front legs of his steed.

[tigerusthegreat]

This arrow too flies into the forested area and just doesn't make it to the kobold.

[tigerusthegreat]

NPCing Alofael:

Alofael charges one of the kobolds on the left, swinging his flail.

[roll0] [roll1]

Alofael turns the kobold into a quivering pile of blood and rendered flesh.

Action order:

Avani [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Rengore [AC: 16 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobolds (1 dead)
Alofael [AC: 20 hp: 39/42]
Spirit [AC: 13 hp: 24/24] <--- We are here
Aeradeth [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] *moved*
Centaur (14 damage)
Liz


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.


Now with a map:
https://i.imgur.com/iWAgOTb.png (https://i.imgur.com/iWAgOTb.png)

[Ilena]

Spirit draws out the quarterstaff from her side pouch and enchants it with magic, and then moves off to the left to club a kobold.

Actions

casting this as a bonus action

http://engl393-dnd5th.wikia.com/wiki/Shillelagh

then moving to where i can hit the kobold at b4 and wacking him.

[roll0]

[roll1]

[tigerusthegreat]

Spirit rushes over and splatters a kobold.

The centaur raises his pike and begins slashing at Rengore and strikes out with his hooves. The pike misses, but the hoof nails Rengore squarely in the chest (6 damage after resistance).

[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]



Avani [AC: 17 hp: 46/46] <--- We are here
Rengore [AC: 16 hp: 31/42 *RAGING*]
Kobolds (2 dead)
Alofael [AC: 20 hp: 39/42]
Spirit [AC: 13 hp: 24/24]
Aeradeth [AC: 16 hp: 23/23]
Centaur (14 damage)


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.


Map:
https://i.imgur.com/olN6wSV.png

[bc56]

Seeing the centaur, Avani looses an arrow at it. She fires the arrow at its pike, trying to knock the weapon loose. If she succeeds, she'll yell for Rengore to kick it away.
since disarm attack is triggered on a hit, it only uses up a maneuver if the attack hits


Attack: [1d20+7]
[Roll]
Damage [roll0] + [roll1] = # piercing damage.
Die for the centaur's Strength save: [roll2] (just add strength mod)

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore shouts to avani Get closer little bow.

Rengore shouts at the centaurWEAKLING!!!

Rengore drops the ram and pulls out his grappling hook with trailing rope. He swings it at the centaur furiously. He then attempts to hop on the centaurs back.

Attack: grappling book recklessly [roll0] adv [roll1]
Damage: chose 1d6 since metal and bigger then a dagger feel free to reroll [roll2]
Critt: roll [roll3]
Bonus: grapple the kobold athletics [roll4] adv [roll5]
Move: if allowed throw grappling hook into tree

[tigerusthegreat]

Avani's arrows continue to fail to hit, getting lost somewhere in the underbrush.

Rengore stabs the centaur with his grappling hook (given the side of the actual hooks, I'd say it's about a dagger for future reference. Since it didn't do more damage than a dagger would have, I'll leave the roll) then tries to keep a grip on the centaur.

The centaur attempts to resist the grapple [roll0].

The only remaining kobold on the left, retreats towards Avani, slinging a bullet towards her as he runs. [roll1] [roll2] The bullet goes wide.

The other two kobolds continue attacking Rengore [roll3] [roll4] [roll5]
[roll6] [roll7] [roll8] Only one hits, barely scratching the raging barbarian (2 damage after resistance)



Avani [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Rengore [AC: 16 hp: 29/42 *RAGING* *Grappling Centaur* ]
Kobolds (2 dead)
Alofael [AC: 20 hp: 39/42] <--- We are here
Spirit [AC: 13 hp: 24/24]
Aeradeth [AC: 16 hp: 23/23]
Centaur (20 damage) *Grappled by Rengore*


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.


Map:
https://i.imgur.com/6BaAv6F.png

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Drawing another arrow out of the quiver, Aeradeth pulls the string back and takes aim at the kobold with fresh Rengore blood on its dagger. Timing the arrow's release with a still part of his breathing, his finger snaps back propelling the arrow forward.

Attack: [roll0] Damage: [roll1] Sneak Attack: [roll2]
Crit Rolls if needed: Damage: [roll3] Sneak Attack: [roll4]

Attack at Kobold in H15

[tigerusthegreat]

Aeradeth fires an arrow that catches a kobold right in the heart. It rears back to swing at Rengore, but just falls backward instead.

Alofael rides down the retreating kobold (moves to L1/M2) [roll0] [roll1] but he fails to connect.




Avani [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Rengore [AC: 16 hp: 29/42 *RAGING* *Grappling Centaur* ]
Kobolds (3 dead)
Alofael [AC: 20 hp: 39/42]
Spirit [AC: 13 hp: 24/24] <--- We are here
Aeradeth [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] *MOVED*
Centaur (20 damage) *Grappled by Rengore*


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.

[Ilena]

Seeing that the little lizards are done with, she calls out to her kin, "Stop fighting! You ambushed us, give up and we wont kill you!" As she approaches towards him, though staying out of the fight for now.

[bc56]

edit: I realized that it wasn't my turn, sorry.

Avani readies an action to shoot the centaur should it do anything threatening.

She moves closer, so it's easily in range.


[roll0] for [roll1] damage.

[tigerusthegreat]

The Centaur doesn't seem moved by Spirit's words, and continues slashing and striking at Rengore, without even trying to break his grip. The grapple seems to throw off his aim, though, as he fails to connect hard enough to damage Rengore.

Avani looses an arrow at the centaur, hitting it in the shoulder. It glares angrily at you but has bigger problems with the barbarian grappling him at the moment.

Pike: [roll0] [roll1]
Hoof: [roll2] [roll3]



Avani [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Rengore [AC: 16 hp: 29/42 *RAGING* *Grappling Centaur* ] <--- We are here
Kobolds (3 dead)
Alofael [AC: 20 hp: 39/42]
Spirit [AC: 13 hp: 24/24]
Aeradeth [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] *MOVED*
Centaur (29 damage) *Grappled by Rengore*


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.


I will update the map tonight, I'm switching things to a new computer and don't have maptools up on it yet.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore drops the grappling hook then attempts to twist and bring the centaur down atop one of the kobolds.

Grapple: athletics [roll0] adv [roll1] (wasn't sure if this is what you meant or not)
Reckless attack: [roll2] reroll (adv or dis but otherwise ignore if canceled out) [roll3]
Damage: [roll4] (took a guess)
Crit: [roll5]
Bonus: grapple other kobold [roll6] adv [roll7] (if possible)

[tigerusthegreat]

The centaur resists being used as a club, planting his hooves firmly.

You skill have a move and a bonus action if you want, tge attack failed.

[tigerusthegreat]

Rengore readies his shield for the continuing battle.

The two remaining kobolds continue the fight.

One stabs at Rengore
[roll0] [roll1]

The other tries to stab Alofael [roll2] [roll3]

Neither connects


Avani [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Rengore [AC: 18 hp: 29/42 *RAGING* *Grappling Centaur* ]
Kobolds (3 dead)
Alofael [AC: 20 hp: 39/42] <--- We are here
Spirit [AC: 13 hp: 24/24]
Aeradeth [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] *MOVED*
Centaur (29 damage) *Grappled by Rengore*


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.


Map
https://i.imgur.com/4IcaMEG.png

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Easily blocking the kobold's attack, Alofael swings his flail down from the back of the horse, solidly connecting with the small creature's face. As its body slides down the tree trunk, he issues a "Hyah!" to his steed and rushes toward the continuing sounds of conflict across the road.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

Presuming that kills it? If not I'll stay put.

[tigerusthegreat]

Alofael murders the nearby kobold, leaving just one and the centaur left alive.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Hearing the splatter of the kobold behind him, Aeradeth cuts to the cover of the tree nearby Avani. Swinging around the southern hump Aeradeth draws and fires another arrow at the last remaining kobold beside Rengore.

Attack: [roll0] Damage: [roll1] Sneak: [roll2]

Crit Dice if Needed: Damage: [roll3] Sneak: [roll4]

Arrow at kobold at I-17

After releasing the arrow, "Rengore! Can you pin the centaur for questioning?"

[tigerusthegreat]

The last kobold dies to an arrow in the throat.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore barely able to understand the words continues the assault. Rengore bashes the centaur with his shield then reaches for the centaur head and pulls it hard toward his.

Head Bang: [roll0] Reckless [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]
Crit: [roll3]
Note: Trying to make tge centaur unconscious.

[zylodrizzt]

Sorry for double post

Shield bash: [roll0] Reckless [roll1]
Damage: (I'll roll 2 dice) [roll2] or if better damage [roll3]
Note: the damage should even out of you wanted them in a certain order. Only rolled two damages because when we discussed this I feel like the shield meets a higher damage criteria and I don't think it's fair to force you to do rerolls.

Whoops out of order. Sorry just out that as my next action if the centaur doesnt fall

[Ilena]

(i believe its my turn)

Seeing that the centaur wont stop fighting, spirit goes and jabs her staff into the side of him, trying to knock the wind out of him and hopefully get him to quit ... this is her people and she doesnt want to kill one ...


Attack (just attack nothing special)

[roll0]

Damage
[roll1]

[tigerusthegreat]

Spirit gallops up, but is unable to do much against the centaur without fear of hitting Rengore.

The centaur, however, continues his desperate fight against the barbarian. [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] [roll3]


Avani [AC: 17 hp: 46/46] <--- We are here
Rengore [AC: 18 hp: 29/42 *RAGING* *Grappling Centaur* ]
Kobolds (3 dead)
Alofael [AC: 20 hp: 39/42]
Spirit [AC: 13 hp: 24/24]
Aeradeth [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] *MOVED*
Centaur (29 damage) *Grappled by Rengore*


Note: the underbrush is dim enough that it does not trigger the kobold's sunlight sensitivity unless they are on the road, where the overhead branches are thinner.


Map
https://i.imgur.com/w16zYzv.png

[bc56]

Avani shoots yet another arrow at the centaur. She aims for the pike again.


[roll0] for [roll1] + [roll2] damage.
Strength save for centaur (DC 15): [roll3] + his bonus.


Avani yells to Rengore "Grab the pike!"

[Wheaton's Whelp]

I'm guessing with the kobolds being dead that the party is largely lumped together for initiative? If not feel free to hold this action until later.

A quick look around ensures no kobolds remain within the dense woods. Returning his bow to the leather strap on his back, Aeradeth reaches into the pouch on his hip and begins to wrap a strand of copper wire around his fingers; shaping loops and twists around the deftly moving digits.

Speaking in Elvish to the centaur, "You are outnumbered, and already injured. Calm yourself and see the next day's sun. Please."

Persuasion Roll: [roll0]

[tigerusthegreat]

Avani fires, piercing the Centaur's hand, and causing him to drop his polearm.

Before the centaur can react to losing his weapon, Regnore headbutts him, rendering him unconscious as he goes limp and falls to the ground.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore strongest! Rengore earn glory!

[bc56]

"I wonder what they wanted?" Avani searches the Kobold corpses to see if they have anything of value.

[tigerusthegreat]

The kobolds appear to have very little on them. Each has a sling and a notched and poorly maintained dagger, about 18 sling bullets, and some nasty looking rations.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore still has a hold of the centaur. He seems unphased by his injuries and dismounts to collect his gear. He then ties all of the centaur limbs. The 4 legs are tied together and the the centaur hands together. The rope is left in one piece and then tied around a tree. As he does this he thanks the horses for carrying them and promises them a short test to graze. Rengore collects the kobolds bodies and piles them off the side of the road.

He says to everyone
We wait for horse man to wake. Let horses graze

He says to avani.
Avani has earned Rengore trust. Do not lose Rengore trust or avani skull will be crushed by Rengore. Avani passed trial. Avani has honored Avani ancestors today. Let Rengore unbind you. with that Rengore tries to untie the rope and fails. He becomes angry. He speaks to the group.

WHO HAS TAMPERED WITH TRIAL! UNDO RIGHT NOW! He demands readying the bound centaur for battle.

[bc56]

Avani is definitely unhappy about the situation. She tries to wriggle free again. (If applicable, maybe Rengore could Help her for advantage)

[roll0]

Avani glares at the other PCs, especially Aederath, not because she knows that he did it, but because the person who wears an alabaster mask all the time is naturally suspicious.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Gauging from the look given by Avani, Aeradeth figures he's been had regarding the knot. He removes his mask, having it settle atop his head. Flashing a sly but apologetic grin, he focuses on the knot from afar. This knot may be an issue...

Stealth roll to not have Mage Hand noticed: [roll0]

Sleight of Hand roll for attempt to untie... come on 19 or 20!: [roll1]

Those focused on Aeradeth notice after softly saying a handful of words to himself, he appears to be struggling as he moves his hands weirdly in the air. Brow furrowed, and teeth tightly grit, he finally releases the built tension in a sigh.

Here... let me help. Taking his dagger he runs the blade across the middle of the rope, separating the two from each other. Grabbing into his pack he pulls out a long piece of rope and tosses it to Avani, "For the one I frayed. Apologies."

[tigerusthegreat]

The unconscious centaur is tied up. He doesn't appear to be coming around anytime soon.

If anyone bothers to search him, he has his pike, a longbow with 20 arrows and 7 square polished pieces of some kind of blue shell about the size of a thumbnail.

The rope is severed by Aeradeth, trading the damaged one for one of his own.

[bc56]

If no one stops her, Avani will take the arrows and the shells.

[zylodrizzt]

Masked man has tampered with trial. Must receive trial of own. Avani and Rengore were bound so to should masked man. Trial lasted for a day so to should masked man Trial. Masked man Trial is the bound trial. Masked man must tie one arm behind his back. Rengore know there is magic that can move things with no touch. Do not use these masked man if you know these things. If masked man does this Rengore will not rip masked head off. Rengore holds out severed end of rope offering it.

If it is taken Rengore will help secure the rope overly tightly.

After Rengore refuses to move on until horses have eaten.

If enough time for short rest then [roll0]

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Aeradeth chuckles to himself, "Fair is fair. All I ask is that my right hand is placed behind my back near enough to my component pouch. In the event of a fight I want to make sure I'm not solely held to my blade." Turning his back Aeradeth allows Rengore to initiate the trial by tying the knot.

To not slow up the thread, Zylodrizzt are you alright if I roll for Rengore's knot. I'll use his Intelligence (Sleight of Hand) stats for the roll.

Rengore's Intelligence (Sleight of Hand) to set know DC: [roll0]

After the knot is secured Aeradeth turns to Rengore, "You have my word these bonds will remain for the trial's duration. To make up for my insolence."

He then turns to Avani, "Those bits of shell, may I inspect one of them?"

Should it be alright with Avani, Aeradeth will inspect the shell for any magical presence.

Arcana Roll: [roll1]

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore thinks you can move your spell bag. Trial is not about having easy time.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Nodding his head in sluggish agreement, Aye, yes.. well. At that, Aeradeth removes his component pouch and places it in his large pack, away from his reach. "No pouch it is, I shall test the skill of blade."

For the purpose of the trail any spell with a material component will be unavailable to Aeradeth.

[tigerusthegreat]

(You guys can take a short rest if you want)

The bits of shell do not appear magical in any way.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore places his big hand on the slender elf shoulder (maybe a tad painful but no intention of doing so possibly moving him a bit) and smilesThis is proud tradition. Test masked man mettle. Earn back trust too.

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Riding up as the battle ends, Alofael assist with clearing the road and inspecting the bandits. At the mention of the next trial he adds, "Rengore, one might think you like having someone tied to you at this rate," with a smile. "Nice work on the centaur, big guy."

"I suppose this is what those villagers meant when they mentioned bandits that look like us... though a bit shorter and scalier than we are. Think they're part of the group that took the town?"

[zylodrizzt]

As rengore ties the ropeThis rope only ties masked man arm behind him. Rengore not tied. Rengore beams when Al mentions the centaur Rengore seeks glory. Horse man seemed powerful. Rengore was wrong. Now Rengore know how Horse folk fight.

[Ilena]

"Or just this poor fellow ... i wonder what truely he wanted ... i do have the ability to heal if anyone is injured, let me have a look at you ..." She says as she starts bandaging the wounds of the centaur, "Im .. assuming your not intending on killing him?" She asks looking around, in a way deferring to humanoids as it has been all her life.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore replies Horse man head will hurt but he will be ok. Wanted to ambush us. Found out Rengore head tough. Rengore left alive for info and out of respect for Spirit.

[bc56]

"You can never trust a prisoner to tell the truth. We won't get any information out of him." As a former bandit and freedom fighter, Avani knows this all too well. "We can't release him, or he'll warn his friends about us, and we can't bring him with us without him betraying us. The only responsible choice is to kill him."

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Alofael humphs a bit at the 'responsible choice' comment. "We can't very well kill a bound man.. err... centaur. Where's the honor in that? Leave him be. He'll be out for a few hours. If he tries to warn anyone he'll probably have to pass by us to do it, right?"

[Wheaton's Whelp]

The centaur, knocked out and bound, served no threat. And given time, even if left bound would be able to free itself. "No sense in killing an already defeated foe. We'll get our information and leave him bound. He'll be able to wriggle free just in time to watch us finish the job. If he chooses to intervene so be it, a wounded foe would fall easily. As for the information, I believe I have something which may help with that. Alofael, can you reach into my pouch and grab the small, circular container, it'll be tan in color."

Going into the pack on Aeradeth's back, Alofael finds the container fairly quickly. "That's the one. Please open it and wipe a smudge of the makeup on the face of the centaur. When he wakes I'll make sure he sees friends around him. Just in case, Rengore, it may be best for you to stand behind him."

Aeradeth prepares to recite the incantation for the Friends spell as soon as he sees the centaur waking up.

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Al looks as though he's about to protest but gives in and fumbles around in Aeradeth's bag for the canister. As he wipes a streak across the centaur's forehead with his thumb he also channels a hint of divine energy into the creature, rousing it from its forced slumber. "He'll awake in a moment. Be quick," the paladin instructs, stepping back to a non-threatening distance and keeping a watchful eye on the creature.

Putting 1 point of Lay on Hands into the centaur so they can question it.

[bc56]

Avani draws two daggers. If this interrogation goes south, she'll be ready to kill the centaur.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Seeing Alofael pump radiant healing into the centaur, Aeradeth sits cross-legged before the creature, trying to appear as harmless as possible. Performing a series of hand getsures behind his back, Aeradeth whispers to the party, "Stand out of sight, please." before they watch the image of Aeradeth flicker and an illusion of a kobold takes his place.

Aeradeth casts disguise self to appear like a kobold. The centaur can tell it's an illusion with an Intelligence (Investigation) against my spell DC 13. Aeradeth stands out of range for being touched.

At the first groan and fluttering of the his eyes Aeradeth says a couple words low, casting the prepared friend spell.

Speaking in a throaty, draconic-like common, "You still alive? Found you while fleeing, we were attacked. A group of adventurers came out of nowhere. You.. you did nothing. Centaur not in command now, you tell me why my people die!? Why centaur take village!?"

If the centaur doesn't see the illusion, the friend spell should still function, as per DM approval of course.

I'll roll the check and let the DM decide which modifier should be used.

Charisma Check w/ Adv: [roll0] or [roll1] + 5 (Deception) or +3 (Persuasion) or +1 (Intimidation)

[tigerusthegreat]

As the centaur is healed, and the rest of the party hides, he comes to consciousness, struggling against his bonds. As Aeradeth, disguised as a very tall kobold, begins speaking to him in guttural common. The centaur seems confused before responding in a language Aeradeth doesn't understand.

Spirit

You only barely understand the centaur, having not fully grown up with the language. You get the general gist that he is confused why this strange kobold is talking to him in the foreigner's language, and why he isn't showing respect. He also seems confused why he is tied up.

[Ilena]

Spirit frowns a little, while staying out of the view , letting them do their plan before trying something else ... but ... he probably wont be convinced ... and she thinks on what to do when it backfires ...

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Ah hell... well plan B.

Attempting to mask his incantation within a hush, Aeradeth looks around scared as if he heard a noise far off.

Going to try to mask the vocal part of mage hand into the hush. Not sure if this would be stealth, deception, or performance so I'll roll and let you choose.

The Roll: [roll0] +6 (Stealth); +5 (Deception); or +1 (Performance)

Summoning mage and in my component pouch, and have it begin to mimic the hand movements with the copper wire that Aeradeth does to cast Message. To do both casting will take roughly 12 seconds (Two full actions).

Edit: Mage Hand can't be used to interact with the material components/do somatic motions.

Any chance you can feed me a few lines to say? He's speaking a language I am unfamiliar with.

Spirit can respond silently and only Aeradeth will hear.

Message isn't cast, just a Mage Hand playing with some wire.

Calming his search, the illusionary kobold returns his gaze to the centaur, peeking around occasionally.

[tigerusthegreat]

The centaur struggles more against his bonds, and says some more things you don't understand. His tone appears to be becoming hostile. He doesn't seem to buy your distraction.

Spirit
You can't quite catch what he is saying. Something about deceit.

Also, as a note, you do not receive the message from the message spell as it was not cast.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Seeing the anger beginning to rise, a familiar view for Aeradeth, he looks to the party behind the centaur. Speaking in his normal voice, "Thanks for entertaining my idea, but if anyone else would like to try now's the time. Avani, have those daggers at the ready."

At that Aeradeth stands, still disguised as a lanky kobold, and walks towards Biter.

[bc56]

"Alright, charade's over, time for the dirty work." Avani leaps from her hiding place in the bushes and presses her curved dagger to the centaur's throat. "One false move, and I slit your throat faster than you can blink. You're going to answer a few questions for us."

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore steps from behind a tree. Avani answers are given better alive.

Rengore goes up to the centaur gets his face really close to the centaursHorse man remember Rengore? Horse man answer or Rengore begin tearing parts off horse man. Rengore start with hooves. Rengore will leave you alive but horseman won't want to be. Do not lie or Rengore show you the blood eagle.

Intimidate [roll0]

To spirit Rengore sorry but Rengore know no other way. Spirit no look.

[tigerusthegreat]

The centaur calmly says a handful of words towards Rengore, who understands none of them.

Spirit

You don't get much, but it is clear he doesn't understand what Rengore wants.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Slightly out of sight, Aeradeth sits on the ground and summons his mage hand to pull the component pouch out of his pack. Grabbing the copper wire, with one arm still tied behind his back, Aeradeth looks over to Spirit as he spins it around his fingers.

Casting Message:

"I have one other trick I can do, but it'll take a bit of time to pull off."

With his available hand Aeradeth removes two smaller, silvery containers with handwritten labels attached to the sides. Opening the containers with the help of his invisible mage hand, Aeradeth begins to remove pinches of black, powdery soot and granular bits of salt. Arranging the two in a precise manner over a page of his spellbook.

Should have realized this would have been more helpful eariler, but Aeradeth will begin to cast Comprehend Languages as a ritual spell. I forgot that wizards can cast ritual spells even when not prepared for the day.

The casting will take 10 minutes.

[Ilena]

Stepping forward into the centaurs view, she uses the message to ask, "What trick?" Back to him, then directing to the centaur, saying this in all the languages she speaks , including druidic, "Hello, you attacked us but lost, we have questions for you, do you understand anything im saying?"

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Alofael shifts on his feet, uncomfortable with the direction this is all going. After Spirit goes through a number of languages, Al adds "If we can't communicate this is a waste of time. Knock him out again and let's be on our way."

[tigerusthegreat]

Before you can start asking him your questions, he manages to snap the bonds on his arms. As he does he lets out a very loud shout that echoes through the forest.

Spirit

You recognize the call as some kind of alert or warning of danger.

[bc56]

Avani is still standing on top of him. She slashes him with her knife as soon as he cries out.

[roll0] for [roll1] damage.
Attack with advantage, if centaur is prone.
[roll2]

Offhand attack: [roll3], [roll4] [roll5]

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Hearing the cry, followed by the low gurgling of blood through an open throat, Aeradeth wipes the bits of soot and salt off his tome. Hmm probably no time for this now... I'll have to remember to do this earlier next time...

Using his free hand he prepares his materials before the mage hand tucks it back in his pack.

Aeradeth had moved away from the party. I'll roll stealth/Sleight of Hand to see if Rengore noticed him use mage hand to grab the component pouch. I'll roll and have the modifiers to the side depending which is better used at this moment.

Roll: [roll0] +6 (Stealth); +8 (Sleight of Hand)

[tigerusthegreat]

The centaur has been brutally killed, cutting off his yell.

[Ilena]

"He was calling out for help or warning ... we should be careful ..." Spirit frowns, sad that it doesnt have to go this way ... at all .. "And we should get going now."

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Prior to making his way to Biter, Aeradeth stops at a couple of the down kobolds to see if there is anything scavenge-worthy from their bodies.

Investigation: [roll0]

As he searches, "Liz, do a once around the perimeter to see if there's company incoming." Content with a quick search he mounts Biter and prepares to follow the lead of Spirit and the others.

Perception check for Liz as she flies round: [roll1]

[tigerusthegreat]

There's nothing else on the bodies of the kobolds.

[zylodrizzt]

To spirit with sorrow on his face Rengore sorry spirit saw that. It tough to see clan death. Rengore clasps her shoulder.

Let us move. Many enemy left. Much distance left.

[bc56]

"We need to ride hard and silently. We don't want anyone else to know we're coming." Avani mounts Stoic after wiping her blade off on the dead centaur.

[Ilena]

"I do not like seeing any death ... especially senseless deaths like this ... but i agree we should get moving. We dont know who else is out here ...." She says with a heavy heart.

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

The centaur's continuing struggle could only lead one place, and he watched compassionately as Avani severed the beast's windpipe. "Let's go," he instructs, mounting his horse and continuing down the trail, his eyes peeled for another ambush. Why struggle with a blade at your throat...

[zylodrizzt]

To spirit. They seem to know We are on thier tail. Maybe spirit show us another way around?

[Ilena]

Nodding, "I can do that , take you through more forested location, but it will take longer to not be on the road."

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Beginning their journey forward, Aeradeth steers Biter over near Spirit. "I can help scout ahead with Liz. I kind of go limp and vulnerable when I take control of her, so here are Biter's reins. If you tell me the direction I can look ahead and report back to you."

Once Spirit has the reins to Biter, the body of Aeradeth falls against Biter's neck and mane, not moving, yet able to speak, "My sight, hearing, and ultimately all movement becomes that of Liz's, but I can tell you if I see anything ahead of us." Returning to his true body, Aeradeth sits up and looks to Spirit, "Where shall I search first, Spirit? We follow your lead."

tigerusthegreat said Aeradeth can assist Spirit with her 3 survival checks. Using Liz/Aeradeth in her efforts you have advantage on the 3 survival checks.

[tigerusthegreat]

Through the combination of Liz's sight and Spirit's guidance, you find yourself near the edge of a forest clearing. The smell of burnt wood hits you long before you can see anything. The clearing is large, and is filled with burnt out husks of buildings. You estimate it was once a village of a few hundred people. There don't appear to be any farms or orchards around the remnants of the town, which strikes you as very odd for a village of this size. Before you can think about it any further you notice shapes moving among the rubble. Small groups of kobolds and centaur are picking over the rubble.

[bc56]

Avani dismounts, then whispers. "Alright, we're here. Let's move in quickly and quietly."

[roll0]

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore whispers back Maybe capture little lizard this time. he then proceeds to pick up some piece of rubble as big as he can to wield two handed. (Picturing like part of some rafters with a bunch of nails)

He then crouches down in order to sneak. [roll0]

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Following Avani's lead, Aeradeth makes his way to what is left of a burnt building and begins to silently flank the kobolds and centaur with the others. Pulling his rapier from its sheath, he slides shadow to shadow.

Stealth Check: [roll0]

Telepathically Aeradeth tells Liz to fly the perimeter of the town and give a count, and relative positions, of those that she can see. Once done, she is to find a perch on the opposite side of the town.

Perception for Liz: [roll1]

[Ilena]

Speaking to the others quietly, "I am capable of shape shifting, into animals, if you want i could become a bird and go look around." She asks the others.

[miinstrel]

"Sneak ahead if you like, I'll wait here until you're in a more advantageous position." Flicking his armor emits a soft *ting* and his face indicates subtlety is not his forte.

Alofael waits in the treeline as the others approach. Once they've made it around the first building he spurs his horse to action and charges forward toward the nearest scavenger.

[tigerusthegreat]

You approach the ruins of the village, but don't get very far in before you worry about being seen. Ahead of you about fifty feet, digging through the ruins of a house, are two kobolds with a centaur watching them.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore knows the value of surprise and grows weary of waiting. There is too far of distance to continue hiding so he takes a direct approach in hopes of drawing attention away from his allies. He whispers to those hiding Support Rengore in shadows or follow to glory. with that he he strides confidently his stride and pulse quickening with adrenaline and confidence looking forward to the battle. He rears back does a half spin and tosses the debris at the centaur. Quickly draws his shield expecting much retaliation. Now Rengore has attention tell what happened to village or Rengore break every bone in lizard body.

bonus: rage
Action: throw [roll0]
Reroll if needed: [roll1]
Interaction: don shield
Initiative [roll2]
Intimidate no mod if allowed: [roll3]

[bc56]

This calls for subtlety, and unfortunately, Rengore is far less than subtle. Avani sighs silently and draws her bow, nocking an arrow to the string. Instead of attacking, she looks around for for more enemies, then scurries to the nearest cover.


Perception [roll0] to look for enemies, if necessary.

Avani will move, without dashing, to the nearest source of half or three-quarters cover.

[tigerusthegreat]

Rengore hurls a large rock as hard as he can towards the scavenging kobolds before making his boastful challenge. Unfortunately for him, the rock crashes to the ground a foot in front of the kobold and doesn't seem to injure the lizard. It squints towards you before squawking in a language you don't understand. The centaur turns his attention onto you and lets out a loud call that thunders through the village.

Alofael, you are close enough that you could see Rengore hurl a rock.

You all now notice a very huge eagle perching on the ruined chimney of one of the burned out houses.

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] <----We are here
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 39/42]
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [No Damage]
Centaur 1: [No Damage]
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 24/24]
Eagle 1: [No Damage]
Kobold 1: [No Damage]


Unaware (at the moment) but on the map:
Eagle 2
Centaur 4
Kobold 11
Kobold 12


Map (Click to enlarge)
https://i.imgur.com/QNGoifV.png (https://i.imgur.com/QNGoifV.png)

[bc56]

Avani sighs again. "Looks like we're taking the hard way." She creeps to X0, doing her best to remain out of sight. She wants a good angle from which to attack the eagle, should it be hostile.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Staying low, Aeradeth attempts to move forward slightly while remaining hidden behind the rubble ahead of him.

Moving to Z15 on the map with rapier still out.

Stealth: [roll0]

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore let's his anger flow from seeing the devastation.
Tell me what happened to this village!
Where are the villagers?
He yells in orc and halfling as he charges the nearest kobold.

Attack: unarmed (not Reckless) or ranged throw if needed reroll if needed [roll1]
Bonus: grapple (unless I didn't get to melee) [roll2] rerol [Roll] 1d20+7
Move: toward closest kobold
Object interaction: if I have to throw then pick up rubble to throw.

[tigerusthegreat]

Aeradeth and Avani both move forward, Aeradeth nearly disappearing into the ruins of a wagon.


Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] *HIDDEN?*
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 39/42] <----We are here
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [No Damage]
Centaur 1: [No Damage]
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 24/24]
Eagle 1: [No Damage]
Kobold 1: [No Damage]


Unaware (at the moment) but on the map:
Eagle 2
Centaur 4
Kobold 11
Kobold 12


Map (click to enlarge)
https://i.imgur.com/RdjwkqI.png (https://i.imgur.com/RdjwkqI.png)
As a note, the buildings that look like houses have partial stone walls, but no roofs or doors. The circular building is just a round foundation wall about 3-4 feet tall, crumbled in spots.

[miinstrel]

As both sides begin to advance, Alofael issues a "HYAH" to his steed before rushing from the canopy, weapon drawn. He charges forward toward the centaur his arm reared back preparing to strike.

I'll need to double move, but wanna get right up in the closer centaur's face

[tigerusthegreat]

Alofael rushes forward on his horse, getting right up next to the centaur.

Rengore runs up behind him, crushing a kobold's skull with a meaty fist and grabbing his limp body.

The other kobold flings a sling stone at Rengore before retreating [roll0] [roll1] but missed horribly.

The centaur grins at Alofael, and says some words of power. His armor begins glowing red hot [roll2]. He steps sideways a step before calling out for help (At the end of this round those other creatures on the map will roll for initiative).



Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] *HIDDEN?*
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 46/46]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42] *HEATED ARMOR*
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [No Damage]
Centaur 1: [No Damage] *C*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 24/24] <----We are here
Eagle 1: [No Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]

Unaware (at the moment) but on the map:
Eagle 2
Centaur 4
Kobold 11
Kobold 12


Map (Click to enlarge)
https://i.imgur.com/SVcuNW9.png (https://i.imgur.com/SVcuNW9.png)

[Ilena]

Her staff in hand, she enchants it again, so much fighting ... why ... why must they fight ... though she moves forward to help out the people shes leading , and anyone surviving here. (moving to q10)

[tigerusthegreat]

Spirit moves forward and enchants her staff.

The nearby eagle takes to the sky and soars down to peck and claw at Avani [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] [roll3] The beak hits scratching Avani accross the cheek (8 damage)

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 23/23] *HIDDEN?* <----We are here
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 38/46]
Centaur 4: [No Damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42] *HEATED ARMOR*
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [No Damage]
Kobold 11: [No Damage]
Kobold 12: [No Damage]
Centaur 1: [No Damage] *C*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 24/24] *Shillelagh 10 rounds*
Eagle 2: [No Damage]
Eagle 1: [No Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map (Click to enlarge)
https://i.imgur.com/3olJDrg.png (https://i.imgur.com/3olJDrg.png)

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Seeing the centaur engaged with Alofael, Aeradeth makes his move. Bursting from behind the rubble he dashes forth, rapier in hand. Not having full use of his bound arm to balance the sway of his sprint, he feels sluggish in his approach. Damn this trial... Sliding around the Alofael's shield, Aeradeth plunges the point of the blade into the centaur's abdomen.

Attacking with rapier on centaur 1. Cunning/bonus action to dash should get me into melee range, and Alofael is also engaged with the centaur so sneak attack damage should trigger.

Attack: [roll0] Damage: [roll1] Sneak Attack: [roll2]

Crit Rolls if Needed: Damage: [roll3] Sneak Attack: [roll4]

[bc56]

Avani does a hop-skip back, ducking past the eagle's claws, then moves another 10ft back. (To (AA,0)) She brings her bow to bear on the bird and looses a shaft at it.


Bonus Action: disengage (nimble escape)
Move to AA 0
Attack [roll0] for [roll1] piercing damage.

[tigerusthegreat]

Aeradeth sneaks in and stabs the centaur near Alofael, causing the centaur to lose focus on the heat metal spell (11 damage).

Avani steps away from the eagle that spotter her, before firing her bow into its side (8 damage)

Another centuar runs up from around the ruins before opening up with his longbow [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] [roll3] Only one shot hits (4 damage).

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 19/23]
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 38/46]
Centaur 4: [No Damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42] <----We are here
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [No Damage]
Kobold 11: [No Damage]
Kobold 12: [No Damage]
Centaur 1: [11 Damage]
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 24/24] *Shillelagh 10 rounds*
Eagle 2: [No Damage]
Eagle 1: [8 Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


map (click to enlarge)
https://i.imgur.com/nyOgOOE.png (https://i.imgur.com/nyOgOOE.png)

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore hurls the goblin towards the other kobold hoping to render it unconscious for later and then charges the horseman.

throw: [roll0] if needed [roll1] athletics if needed [roll2] reroll if needed [roll3]
move: up to or closer to centaur
If next to centaur then kick [roll4] if needed [roll5]
Kick damage [roll6]
If not close enough the object interaction grappling hook toss with same rolls and damage

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Alofael's eyes go wide a moment as the armor gets uncomfortably warm while the centaur sneers knowingly at him, but the sensation fades and Al gives a thankful nod to Aeradeth before bringing his flail to bear against their foe with a yell of exertion.

[roll0] / [roll1]
+7 smite damage (in OOC)

[tigerusthegreat]

Rengore hurls one kobold at the other, surprisingly getting good distance on the throw (8 damage. Since it is not a melee attack it cannot be used to knock him unconscious). He then runs up and kicks the nearby centaur (6 damage).

Alofael strikes the centaur with a powerful smiting attack (16 damage)

Kobold 11 rushes forward and stabs at Aeradeth with his dagger (adv from pack tactics) [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] (miss)

Kobold 12 rushes forward and also stabs at Aeradeth (adv from pack tactics) [roll3] [roll4] [roll5] (hit, 6 damage)

Centaur 1, injured, disengages from the fight and retreats.

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23]
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 38/46]
Centaur 4: [No Damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42]
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [No Damage]
Kobold 12: [No Damage]
Centaur 1: [33 Damage]
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 24/24] *Shillelagh 10 rounds* <----We are here
Eagle 2: [No Damage]
Eagle 1: [8 Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map:
https://i.imgur.com/2t70Jj1.png (https://i.imgur.com/2t70Jj1.png)

[Ilena]

I will move up towards the centaur, at n 21, and then cast flaming sphere at n20 and if allowed move the sphere into the centaur.


[roll0]

DC 13

[tigerusthegreat]

A firey sphere materializes near the centaur and slams into it, burning him along his flank (12 damage)

Eagle 1 swoops forward and pecks and claws at Avani [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] [roll3] (one hit, 9 damage)

Eagle 2 soars accross the battlefield and nearly lands on Alofael, pecking and clawing at the armored warrior [roll4] [roll5] [roll6] [roll7] (miss)

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23] <----We are here
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 29/46]
Centaur 4: [12 damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42]
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 37/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [No Damage]
Kobold 12: [No Damage]
Centaur 1: [33 Damage]
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 24/24] *Shillelagh 9 rounds* (Flaming Sphere at M21)
Eagle 2: [No Damage]
Eagle 1: [8 Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map
https://i.imgur.com/DTQkydy.png (https://i.imgur.com/DTQkydy.png)

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore rushes over to help the masked man. Even if the trial was meant to be hard it wasn't meant to be deadly. 2 on one was far too much even if they were weaklings and the sphere of fire seemed like it was doing its job. Besides one of the weak lizards had to be taken alive.

Rengore leaps at the two kobolds and brings both his shield and fist down atop the kobolds on the right and left.

attacks: shield [roll0] fist [roll1]
Damage: [roll2] [roll3]
Crit: [roll4] [roll5]

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Blood dripping from the dagger's cut, Aeradeth directs the rapiers point at the kobold before him. Behind his back, Aeradeth's fingers constrict and twist in a dance until the hand is fully clenched. Driving the blade forward, "Sharol Salaes Funda"

Casting Booming Blades on Kobold #11: Attack: [roll0] Damage: [roll1]

Thunder Damage triggered if the kobold moves after behind hit: [roll2]

Crit Damage if Need: Damage: [roll3] Thunder: [roll4]

After striking, Aerdeth rolls back makes a partial retreat.

Bonus Action to disengage and move to V19

EDIT: Reaction Prep

Aeradeth is prepared to cast shield on himself should an enemy target him.

[bc56]

Avani dodges out of the eagle's reach again, moving back to AC 0. She shoots at the eagle again, then darts to AC 4.


[roll0], damage [roll1], crit [roll2]

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

His horse neighing and dodging frantically as the talons and daggers flying past, Alofael tries his best to reign him in. Seeing the centaur bolting for the trees he drops his flail and draws a javelin from the sheath on the horse's flank. His arm rears back and unleashes it with all his might accompanied by a grunt of exertion, hoping to prevent the scout from reporting to whoever's in charge of this raid.

Attack Centaur 1 (disadvantage from distance): [roll0] / [roll1]
Dmg: [roll2]

[tigerusthegreat]

Aeradeth channels arcane power through his blade, and swings, but misses the kobold. He makes a hasty retreat.

Avani dodges back before shooting the eagle (7 damage) and moving towards the other side of the burnt out house.

Centaur 4 rushes away from the flaming sphere and charges Spirit directly. He speaks some words whose precise meaning is lost, but Spirit recognizes the word for betrayal. He swings at her with a long pike and slams a hoof into her side [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] [roll3] (if needed, concentration checks: [roll4] [roll5]. The pike goes wide, but the hoof hits her front leg hard, and there's an audible pop. Spirit isn't sure if a bone was broken or not, but it hurts, and is distracting enough to cause the flaming sphere she had summoned to fizzle out. (16 damage)

Alofael hurls a long-distance javelin at the fleeing centaur, catching him in his flank (10 damage). It stumbles, but manages to keep moving.

Rengore rushes forward and manages to beat both kobolds into unconciousness with a flurry of feet and shield.

The fleeing centaur stops for a moment, in a last ditch effort he focuses, and summons forth his own flaming sphere, before ramming it into Rengore [roll6] [roll7] (failed save, 2 damage after halving from rage)

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23]
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 29/46]
Centaur 4: [12 damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42]
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 35/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [Unconcious]
Kobold 12: [Unconcious]
Centaur 1: [43 Damage] *C Flaming Sphere P20*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 8/24] *Shillelagh 9 rounds* <----We are here
Eagle 2: [No Damage]
Eagle 1: [15 Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map:
https://i.imgur.com/P3uB84T.png (https://i.imgur.com/P3uB84T.png)

[Ilena]

Crying out in pain, Spirit steps back a little, and cures some of the pain shes is feeling from the hit.

[roll0]

(omg i thought i posted this :S)

[tigerusthegreat]

Spirit heals herself for 7 damage.

Eagle 1 flies over the ruins of the house and attempts to grapple Avani. [roll0] [roll1]

Eagle 2 adjusts his position and pecks at Alofael while clawing at Aeradeth. [roll2] [roll3] [roll4] [roll5] (both miss)

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23] <----We are here
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 29/46] *GRAPPLED by Eagle 1*
Centaur 4: [12 damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42]
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 35/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [Unconcious]
Kobold 12: [Unconcious]
Centaur 1: [43 Damage] *C Flaming Sphere P20*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp: 15/24] *Shillelagh 8 rounds*
Eagle 2: [No Damage]
Eagle 1: [15 Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map
https://i.imgur.com/ex3uZ3f.png (https://i.imgur.com/ex3uZ3f.png)

[bc56]

Avani attempts to wriggle free, then ducks away and runs as fast as she can toward the other combatants.


1 escape grapple [roll0]
2 disengage
3 move to AB 9

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Side-stepping the incoming claw, Aeradeth retaliates by lashing out with the rapier.

Rapier Attack at Eagle 2: [roll0] Damage: [roll1] Sneak Attack: [roll2]

Crit Rolls if Needed: Rapier: [roll3] Sneak: [roll4]

After striking, Aeradeth slips to his left and moves towards Avani and some nearby ruins for cover.

Bonus Action/Movement: Disengage and move to the tree at W14

Reaction: If attacked Aeradeth with cast Shield to protect himself.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore will grab his grappling hook. Then Rengore will do a leaping kick attack on the centaur engaged with spirit.

If the centaur is still alive the he will make an attack with the grappling hook as well as well.

If dead he will hurl the grappling hook at the remaining centaur in attempts to prevent escape.

object Interaction: grappling hook
Attack rolls: kick [roll0] grappling hook [roll1] reroll [roll2]
Athletics: if needed or allowed [roll3] adv [roll4]

[tigerusthegreat]

Aeradeth stabs Eagle 2 in the kidney (22 damage) badly injuring it.

Avani escapes the grasp of the eagle and retreats.

Centaur 4 continues his attack on Spirit. [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] [roll3] (one hit, 10 damage)


Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23]
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 29/46]
Centaur 4: [12 damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42] <----We are here
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 35/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [Unconcious]
Kobold 12: [Unconcious]
Centaur 1: [43 Damage] *C Flaming Sphere P20*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp:5/24] *Shillelagh 8 rounds*
Eagle 2: [22 Damage]
Eagle 1: [15 Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map:
https://i.imgur.com/YhLiQdk.png (https://i.imgur.com/YhLiQdk.png)

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

This was bedlam. That centaur in the rear was his primary target but there was too much in the way, and he couldn't leave Aeradeth with one arm bound against the eagle. Dismounting from his horse he collects his flail from the ground and with an upward swing tries to impact the beast's body.

Dismount (1/2 move)
Free: pick up flail
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[tigerusthegreat]

Alofael flails the eagle to the ground, killing it (7 damage)

Rengore kicks the centaur solidly (7 damage). dex save for sphere: [roll0] [roll1] damage [roll2] (3 damage) made save, so 1/2 of 1/2 is 1 damage.

Centaur 1 rams the flaming sphere into Rengore. [roll3] [roll4] [roll5] (1 damage) before firing two shots at him [roll6] [roll7] [roll8] [roll9] (one hit, 4 damage)


Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23]
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 29/46]
Centaur 4: [19 damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42]
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 29/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [Unconcious]
Kobold 12: [Unconcious]
Centaur 1: [43 Damage] *C Flaming Sphere P20*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp:5/24] *Shillelagh 8 rounds* <----We are here
Eagle 2: [Dead]
Eagle 1: [15 Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map:
https://i.imgur.com/DnDOSXH.png (https://i.imgur.com/DnDOSXH.png)

[tigerusthegreat]

*Spirit is delaying her turn since she is MIA at the moment*

Eagle 1 continues its harrassment of Avani. [roll0] [roll1] (hit, 6 damage) [roll2] [roll3] (crit, 17 damage) Avani is badly injured by the claws and beak of the giant eagle.

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23] <----We are here
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 4/46]
Centaur 4: [19 damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42]
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 29/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [Unconcious]
Kobold 12: [Unconcious]
Centaur 1: [43 Damage] *C Flaming Sphere P20*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp:5/24] *Shillelagh 7 rounds* *Delaying*
Eagle 2: [Dead]
Eagle 1: [15 Damage]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map:
https://i.imgur.com/2vn14a9.png (https://i.imgur.com/2vn14a9.png)

[bc56]

"Stoppit you mangy featherbag! Avani steels herself to keep fighting, then stows her bow and draws a knife. If she can, she'll stab the eagle.

1: bonus action second wind: [roll0] HP regained.
2: object interaction stow bow.
3: Draw knife ?
4: if drawing knife didn't take action, attack. On hit, disarming attack to make it drop her, AND trigger Fury of the Small for 4 bonus damage. [roll1], [roll2] damage, [roll3] bonus damage, eagle makes a strength save vs dropping Avani, DC 15, and 4 more damage from Fury.

[Wheaton's Whelp]

On the map Aeradeth should begin this round at/near W14.

Aeradeth watches as the eagle's claws tear into Avani, racing towards Avani's side, he makes it just in range for a swipe of his rapier. Mid-thrust Aeradeth recites the same incantation from before, causing the blade to shimmer from minute vibrations.

Bonus Action dash (60 ft.) to reach the eagle, from W14 it looks like he can make it.

Booming Blade Attack: [roll0] Damage: [roll1] Sneak: [roll2] BB Damage: [roll3]

Crit Dice if needed: Rapier: [roll4] Sneak: [roll5] BB: [roll6]

The Booming Blade damage triggers if the attack hits and the eagle moves.

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore attempts to prevent the escape of the centaur furthest away by tossing the grappling hook at him and grabbing on to the rope dispite the difficulty of the throw. At the same time he bashes the edge of his shield into the guy of the centaur beside him.

attack rolls: grappling hook [roll0] reroll if needed [roll1]
Shield [roll2] reckless (trying to draw attention) [roll3]
Object interaction:grab end of rope
Athletics [roll4] adv [roll5]

[tigerusthegreat]

Aeradeth rushes forward and stabs the eagle hard in the liver, before cutting upward, unleashing a torrent of blood. The bird flails for a minute before falling to the ground.

Avani takes a moment to catch her breath (heal 8 hp) before running up and firing at the centaur (hit, 10 damage).

Centaur 4 continues to lay into Spirit [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] [roll3] (missing both)

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23]
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 12/46]
Centaur 4: [29 damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42] <----We are here
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 29/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [Unconcious]
Kobold 12: [Unconcious]
Centaur 1: [43 Damage] *C Flaming Sphere P20*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp:5/24] *Shillelagh 7 rounds* *Delaying*
Eagle 2: [Dead]
Eagle 1: [Dead]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map:
https://i.imgur.com/ADFncBg.png (https://i.imgur.com/ADFncBg.png)

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Glancing over his shoulder at Avani, Alofael shakes his head briefly. He was too far for the knight to be of any immediate use. Taking aim at the most immediate threat, Alofael charges the centaur harrying Spirit with a guttural shout, swinging his flail with vigor.

[roll0]
Dmg: [roll1]

[tigerusthegreat]

Alofael strikes the centaur (9 damage).

Rengore throws his grappling hook at the fleeing centaur, but it flies wide. He does manage to snag the end of the rope before it goes too far. He does manage to slam his shield into the nearby centaur (3 damage 5 damage)

Centaur 1 moves his flaming sphere and rams it into Spirit from behind. [roll0] [roll1] Spirit crumbles to the ground from the burns.

He then fires two arrows at Rengore [roll2] [roll3] [roll4] [roll5] [roll6] [roll7] (both miss)

Combat Order/Status:

Aeradeth: [AC: 16 hp: 13/23] <----We are here
Avani: [AC: 17 hp: 12/46]
Centaur 4: [43 damage]
Alofael: [AC: 20 hp: 31/42]
Rengore: [AC: 18 hp: 29/42 *RAGING*]
Kobold 2: [Dead]
Kobold 11: [Unconcious]
Kobold 12: [Unconcious]
Centaur 1: [43 Damage] *C Flaming Sphere O15*
Spirit: [AC: 13 hp:0/24] *Shillelagh 6 rounds* *Prone, Dying, 1 save*
Eagle 2: [Dead]
Eagle 1: [Dead]
Kobold 1: [Dead]


Map
https://i.imgur.com/bpqowzP.png (https://i.imgur.com/bpqowzP.png)

[Wheaton's Whelp]

Returning the bloodied rapier to its sheath, Aeradeth sprints around the nearby pile of rubble and rock, gaining sight of the damaged centaur behind the circular structure. Raising an opened palm in the centaur's direction, and uttering an incantation, Aeradeth's hand turns black and flickers with glowing embers before firing off a bolt of magical fire.

Bonus Action: Dash to around AD18 to gain sight of the centaur.

Fire Bolt (Range is 120 ft.)@ Centaur 1 Attack: [roll0] Damage: [roll1] Crit Dice if Needed: [roll2]

[bc56]

Avani takes a moment to hunker down behind the rubble and hide from the enemies. She then pops up and shoots at centaur 4.


Bonus action: hide [roll0]
Attack: [roll1], [roll2]
Advantage, if hide successful, [roll3]

[zylodrizzt]

Rengore throws all caution to the wind when he sees spirit in the ground. Hedrops his shield and grappling hook. He then hefts a large piece of rubble that most would struggle to lift he brings it down on the centaur before him to smash him into pulp.

Object Interaction: grab big piece of rubble. Drop everything else
Rubble: I'm expecting this to be at disadvantage so I'm using reckless attack.[roll0] (hope roll is good lol)

[tigerusthegreat]

Avani and Aeradeth manage to bring down the two centaurs, earning the group a moment's respite. On the other side of the village you see two more eagles taking flight and hear the calls of hunting horns. Spirit is down, bleeding profusely. Those groups sounding the horns could be here very soon, and the eagles definitely will be here in moments.

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

After taking a quick look around for immediate threats, Alofael drops to his knees at Spirit's side. Closing his eyes and placing a hand on her flank he mutters, "Pticna, grant the spark of life to this poor creature once more. I ask this as your humble servant." A soft pulse of warm energy rushes from his hand to her form, and several of the wounds begin to close leaving matted blood stained fur as their only evidence.

"Good first effort. Let's regroup in the trees and see who yet comes for us." As Spirit stirs, Alofael mounts his horse and circling nearby forcefully instructs, "We need to go."

Lay on Hands for 18 points to Spirit.

[zylodrizzt]

Listening to Al Rengore hefts the 2 kobolds over his shoulder to take leave. Rengore agree. All of you are tired. Best to avoid more fight. Lets watch and follow. Maybe rest a while. We ask little lizards what they know. Masked man did well with trial so far. Spirit should avoid direct fight.

[tigerusthegreat]

The party quickly retreats back to the treeline, kobolds in tow. After a few tense minutes, it seems clear those remaining kobolds and centaur in the town don't seem to know where you went to.

[miinstrel]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/fb/61/c0fb61f624cb514f125c11848d596360.jpg
Alofael (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1480173)
4th lvl Paladin of the Crown

Scanning from the treeline, Alofael watches the new arrivals, trying to glean who might be in charge. Is this just a little raiding party? Or do they seem more organized behind a clear leader... notable insignia, war paint, are the centaur running the show, how many reinforcements arrived, etc.

Looking back at his companions' state, he realizes another engagement so soon may not be in their best interest...

Perception for details on the arriving enemies?: [roll0]

[tigerusthegreat]

As best as Alofael can guess, they are parts of the same group you fought, that had been spread out looting what remained of the village.

[tigerusthegreat]

Sorry to everyone, but I've had some pretty serious stuff come up with work and will be unable to devote any time to running these games for at least the next month. As such, I'm going to end this game. If I get to the point where I have some consistent free time I will try to resurrect this, but that will be at least a month from now (and probably more).

Sorry, everyone.